Jones, an All-American who led the nation is sacks and
tackles for losses this past season, was unimpressive at his Pro Day workout, running the
40-yard dash in just 4.92 seconds. He broad jumped 9-3 and had a vertical leap
of 30 ½. He did 20 reps on the bench press, according to multiple media reports.

Many scouts were eager to see the 6-foot-2, 242-pound Jones
work out after his skipped drills at last month's NFL Scouting Combine in
Indianapolis.

Even before Jones turned in his less-than-stellar workout
numbers, his high draft status had been in question because of a medical
condition. As a freshman while playing at USC, Jones was diagnosed with spinal
stenosis. The condition already had dropped Jones, who had been projected as high as the No. 2 overall draft prospect, in some mock drafts. But he apparently checked out well at the Combine.

The condition certainly didn't hinder Jones at Georgia, where
he registered 28 sacks in his final two seasons. But his Pro Day performance
could prove costly.

The Saints, who are switching to a 3-4 defense under new
defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, are in need of a 3-4 outside linebacker with
pass-rushing skills.

But it remains unclear if any team will take a chance on a
productive college player, with limited athletic ability, early in April's
draft.